Tuck v. State

OPINION

This case presents the question whether a defendant, in establishing indigency for purposes of procuring a free appellate record, must prove the reasonableness of his expenses and financial obligations in order to obtain a free record for appeal. We conclude, as did the court of appeals in this case, that an inquiry into the reasonableness of a defendant’s expenses and financial obligations is relevant in determining whether a defendant is indigent and unable to pay or give security for the appellate record. Nevertheless, we vacate the court of appeals’ decision and remand to the trial…